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Here comes the panacea for all hassles that we had to bear with, in order to shoot a decent 3D image. The new Fuji FinePix 3D W1 camera offers such irresistible features, that it will be really hard to say no to it.

We have all heard of enough rants about how to view a 3D image and coupled with that, terms like anaglyph, cross-eyed techniques do not ease our perplexity in any way. But with the new Fuji’s 3D W1 we can just review the image on our camera’s LCD monitor. It leverages our ability to view objects along two lines of sight. The phenomenon of “parallax barrier system” as it is called is used by the 3D digital viewer to direct the light to our left and right eyes in a way that facilitates us to view 3D images with just the naked eye. We can bid adieu to complex spacial setup for as simple a task as viewing images. We can review the images on both the camera’s LCD monitor or on a large LCD monitor by just capturing the shot and playing it back in 3D which brings point and shoot technology in its truest sense to the 3D world.

The arrangement of lens makes up the soul of the art of 3D photography. A compromise on this aspect is a compromise on the basic intent of photography itself. From the way the lenses are aligned to the minimum separation that is required, precision is the key and here comes Fuji 3D camera to our rescue because it takes care of the hard part leaving us free to focus on the subject. The Real 3D W1 camera comprises of two lenses and two CCDs aligned for perfect 3D touch and the aluminum frame gives a firm support for the lenses so that they do not lose the precision.

Have we ever imagined that a day would come when the blissfully comfortable auto feature would become a reality in 3D photography? Fuji has made it possible now. Thanks to the Real Photo (RP) 3D processor, that adjusts the parametric factors like brightness, tone automatically and shoots images of the object with different settings, we can afford to be a novice in 3D photography and yet accomplish aesthetically great photographs with the auto mode feature.

When it comes to digital cameras, we always look for those advanced features that set digital photography apart. Be it macro shots or continuous shots, there is a plethora of choices that are waiting to get unraveled. Thankfully Fuji has customized these features for the 3D space. With individual shutter 3D shooting, we can take images of the same subject from two different angles and the camera merges them and the result is a fabulous cross-eyed shot. The same effect can be achieved in macro modes too. With the Interval shooting, the 3D W1 camera can take successive shots of an object in motion. No more trivial blurs.

To all those purists out there, Fuji 3D W1 camera has all those manual functions that we have in a two dimensional digital camera. The shutter speed and aperture can be set manually as well as 13 modes of shooting like portrait, landscape, night shot and natural light.

Fuji Real W1 camera does not leave 2D behind in any way. On the contrary it provides additional advanced 2D feature that lets us capture two individual shots of the same subject with different settings as if the images are shot using two different cameras.

With Fuji 3D W1 camera it’s not just the inside that does the talking. The outside speaks too. The buttons are all illuminated so that we do not spend half our time comprehending how to perform an operation. The GUI menus are displayed in 3D too. It is now easy to switch between 3D and 2D shots seamlessly with just the touch of a button that switches between the modes. SD and SDHC cards are supported. The 3D and 2D data can be transmitted using wireless IrSS technology to a FinePix 3D LCD screen.

Fuji Real 3D W1 is groundbreaking in every sense because, it is a complete solution to 3D photography needs. It caters to the needs of 3D photographers end to end. From capturing to printing, it is never a shoddy show but a full-fledged complete outcome that we get.

If you have a digital camera like Olympus Stylus 770 SW you may often think that it is fragile. For ordinary camera, there are rules that you probably need to remember. Avoid putting it in too hot or too cold environment. Never put it near water because there is a risk that it would get wet. Don’t ever drop it in concrete floor. If you don’t follow the rules, you would be making trip to electronics shop for repair. It would be best to stick with Olympus Stylus 770 SW. This is a much better from its predecessor the 760. This 7.1 megapixel camera has a lot of features like shock proof, freeze proof, water proof and crush proof. You can take it anywhere because it is just 5.5 ounces.

The Olympus Stylus 770 SW has all other features and capacity like its previous model. It includes variety of functions like self timer which is important. The picture quality is good but it’s not that great. If you are particular with colors then probably this Olympus Stylus 770 SW would disappoint you. The color is somewhat flat. However in optical view, images are great with little or no distortion. The lens can be up to 3x and there are model that can have 5x digital zoom. There are some people who don’t really make a big deal out of this but if the got the right technology then it could be fun to play with it.

In most conditions, the display works well on the back which is great because the Olympus Stylus 770 SW has no viewfinder. This camera got large LCD display that tends to use much battery power. The batteries of this camera are rechargeable which is better than using normal ones. It is worth investing on a spare battery if you are someone who uses the camera often. When you have a Olympus Stylus 770 SW, it is best to have a memory card because the memory of the camera is good enough for only few snaps.

This Olympus Stylus 770 SW is waterproof for about 33 feet so this is perfect for diving. A cool feature of this camera is that it can show your depth on the screen. Not all digital cameras offer that. If you love YouTube then this Olympus Stylus 770 SW is perfect. It could handle avi movie mode and it has microphone.

I have not had much experience with Olympus cameras but truth be told, they are a significant player in the SLR camera category alongside with top notch brands like Nikon & Canon. It was only fair to give it a review when I had a chance to play around with the Olympus E-30 which happens to be the newest addition within the Olympus E-System lineup.

Competing features such a 12.3 megapixel, a solid body to match and positioning as a mid-level model, this camera engraves the ability for anyone intending to express visual creativity through captured moments, regardless of experience. Simply being, it was an easy pick up and go, because of its variety of new features, allowing you to position pictures in grain filled settings, sepia overtones to other extremes, in terms of colors.

A snapshot of technical details served here.

* 12.3-megapixel Live MOS imager for photo-quality prints up to 30 x 40 inches

* Includes 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 lens

* 6 Art Filters; enjoy photographs that ordinarily require the use of special lenses, add-on filters, or the use of complex processing techniques

* 270-degree swivel 2.7-inch HyperCrystal II LCD; Autofocus Live View with Face Detection

* Dual card slot; compatible with UDMA-Type I, Type II, MicroDrive and xD Media Cards (not included)

This will give you a quick overview on the Olympus E30 Camera and I’ll also integrate my personal user experience that will help serve you better when considering whether the Olympus E30 Camera is up your alley. First up, I am impressed with the excellent out-of-camera JPEG results with good Dynamic Range, pleasing color and subtle tonality and that marks a quality that is much desired for any user today. The bright clear viewfinder is another compliment to picture quality as it far better than most Four Thirds cameras. The kit lens didn’t disappoint because of its solid build quality and excellent handling, sturdy enough, a well thought through dynamics when developing the camera. It has a decent battery life to boot with easy to use controls with a range of variety color tuning features that makes it easy for anyone to handle.

However, during high ISO situations, the Olympus Camera E30 doesn’t compare well to its competitors. Unless, you’re big on high ISO, I wouldn’t worry to much because it’s a still a decent camera and you can definitely stretch this new baby with its multi-varied functions.

I think after all, that is the positioning that Olympus is trying to achieve, a camera with a whole range of possibilities and in this regard, they have not disappointed. Enjoy the technology behind the Olympus E30.

It’s another Digital SLR shootout! Canon vs Nikon… again. This is an extremely interesting battle of Photography Equipment Manufacturers.

The stakes are high as they duke it out to see who can win the most new consumers.

Photographers are lining up across the virtual battlefield from each other to hurl technical features and camera jargon back and forth.

If you search photography forums for the latest threads about these two mid-range Digital SLR cameras, you will see some very interesting comments. But once the dust is settled, it seems that there is really a winner.

Here are some of the issues that have risen to the top of the debate since the release of two very similar, and, yes, amazing, pieces of photographic equipment.

Megapixel count -

Megapixel count seems to favor the Canon 7D at 18 megapixels vs 12 megapixels on the Nikon D300s. However, the only mention of the issue was from one user who mentioned that the higher resolution of 18 megapixels was an asset when recording images at a high zoom range. Otherwise, it was a non-issue.

Auto Focus –

This is a feature that would seem to favor the Nikon D300s with its 51 focal points, because the Canon 7D has only 19 focal points. However, this is where more is not always better. Some of the comments made reference to the fact that with 51 points to try to focus on, the camera had to work much too hard to quickly coordinate all those points.

Essentially, the 19 point system worked far better when dealing with fast moving objects because the camera’s computer was able to keep up with the demand for continuous focus. When not much movement is involved the AutoFocus was not an issue with either camera, but when it was necessary to lock focus on a moving object, one user commented that the “7D is the most capable AF I’ve seen to date.”

Hmmm.. very interesting

Movie Mode -

Both cameras feature HD video capture. The Canon 7D has higher resolution at 1080p and 30 frames per second versus 720p and 24 frames per second.

ISO -

Now that the cameras have been in the hands of actual users for several months, the comments indicate that the Nikon D300s has not been able to capture the same quality of images at high ISO ratings. This will come into play if you are shooting photos indoors in lower light without a flash, such as at a school play or a concert where there will be ” No Flash Photography Permitted”.

LCD -

Again on the issue of numbers, it would appear that the LCD clarity would be about the same, but, once more, comments on the user forums by folks who have used both cameras seem to favor the brightness of the Canon 7D, especially out doors in bright sunlight when using movie mode and/or Live View.

Price -

Street price is about $100 cheaper for the Nikon D300s. That is $1500 vs $1600, depending upon where you are shopping. This is for the Body Only – without a lens.

Bottom Line – if you are a fan of one camera brand or the other, there is no need to switch, because you will continue to get great images from your chosen brand.

In addition, even though the Canon 7D is the obvious winner in this review, just wait. It won’t be long before both cameras are replaced with newer, shinier, more technologically developed siblings.

It is indeed a great time to be a photographer. Photography is really fun.

Experts and consumers around the world would agree that Canon makes some of the best point-and-shoot digital camera models. If you have ever used one, it is easy to see why. They usually sport timeless designs (that would remain stylish for many years to come) and produce superb photo quality.

Currently, one of Canon’s leading digital camera models is the Canon Powershot SD1200IS. This model has a 10 mega-pixel image sensor and a 3x optical zoom (4x digital zoom). It also captures AVI movies. On the flip side of the camera, you will find a 2.5-inch display (230’000 pixels) for shot previews. It has a wide ISO range, ranging from 80-1600. Connectivity wise, it comes with an USB output, composite AV port and a memory card slot.

The Canon Powershot SD1200IS comes in a wide range of colors (silver, blue, dark gray, green, pink and orange). Measuring at just 3.5 x 0.9 x 2.2 inches in dimensions, it will easily fit into your pocket and handbag. The controls are laid out intuitively, making it very easy to use. It also comes with an optical viewfinder.

The Canon Powershot SD1200IS comes with the standard array of Canon features such as the Canon DIGIC 4 processor, intelligent contrast correction and face-detection self timer feature. More importantly, this model has great performance. From a cold start, it would be ready to take the first shot is just 1.4 seconds. It also has one of the fastest shot-to-shot speeds (for its class), clocking in at just 2.1 seconds without flash. As for photo quality, the Canon Powershot SD1200IS probably offers the best image quality in the market for the price tag (currently around $165 each).